Senior Industrial Relations Practitioner

Petra Diamonds (Pty) Ltd is one of the world’s leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of the largest independent diamond groups by resource.
It’s a polished diamond we’re after for this role - an individual that clearly outshines his/her peers:

Petra Diamonds HQ

Senior Industrial Relations Practitioner
(Ref. SIR3/12)

Based in Kimberley, in the Group Support Department, the successful candidate will guide negotiations and steer successful dealings with the Unions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Negotiate and maintain relations with the Unions
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of diversity and EE initiatives
• Develop and conduct IR training
• Advise operations on IR issues
• Monitor issues regarding living standards and hostels.

Requirements:

• 3-year degree/diploma in IR/HR/Law
• 3 years’ experience in IR and Employment Equity
• Experience and involvement in negotiations/consultations with the Unions
• Extensive knowledge of applicable legislation, including LRA, BCEA, EE, UIA, COIDA, MPRDA, etc
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel.

Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Petra Diamonds SA is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications can be submitted, with copies of qualifications and ID and quoting the reference number in the subject line, to e-mail: e-recruitment@petradiamonds.com

Closing date: 22 March 2012

If you have not had a response from us within 30 days of the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.